Sustainable forest management on peatlandsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You learn to define peatland types and understand their requirements for growing forests. You become familiar with the nutrient economy of peatlands and understand how to promote it. You know the principles of different water protection methods and how they are applied in peatland forestry. You also understand the meaning of peatland forests in carbon sequestration and their impact on the climate.

Content

How are peatlands as forest site types?
What are the characteristics of peatland forests in terms of growing forests?
How are peatland forests fertilized?
What are pristine mires and peatland forests like in terms of carbon sequestration?
How to account for water protection in managing peatland forests?

Accomplishment methods

Students can​

a. use professional vocabulary systematically. ​

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field. ​

c. identify interrelated tasks.​

d. work together with customers, users and target groups.​

e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.​

f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way. ​

g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.​